Battery Life
The number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery (1500 mAh) varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. The following measurements were performed at a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).
Example 1: 2,700 shots
AF-S DX IF ED 18–135 mm f/3.5–5.6G lens; continuous shooting mode; continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Basic; image size set to M; shutter speed ⁄ s; shutter-release button pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times; after six shots, monitor turned on for five seconds and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off.
Example 2: 600 shots
AF-S DX IF ED 18–135 mm f/3.5–5.6G lens; single-frame shooting mode; continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Normal; image size set to L; shutter speed 1⁄250 s; shutter-release button pressed halfway for five seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range once; monitor turned on for four seconds after each shot; built-in Speedlight fired at full power with every other shot; next shot taken after exposure meters have turned off.
The following can reduce battery life: | |
• Using the monitor | • Repeated autofocus operations |
• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed | • Taking RAW (NEF) photographs |
halfway | • Slow shutter speeds |
To ensure maximum battery performance:
•Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
•Use EN-EL3e batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left unused.
•Check battery status regularly using the Battery info option in the setup menu (
107).
The battery level displayed by the camera may vary with changes in temperature.
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